Sixth Plate

$6,950.00

SIMPLY STUNNING! Who were these gorgeous women, posing with such intimacy so rarely seen in mid-19th century sixth plate daguerreotypes! The gal on the left was wholesome and perky, while her companion was more mysterious and quite beautiful. Someone suggested that the two ladies should be seated next to each other on small wooden chairs in a room that was surrounded by darkness, absorbing all the sun's rays, except for the natural spotlight that shone on the pair. The lass's interwoven fingers on her friend's bare shoulder were perfectly placed. She reciprocated by putting one arm around her partner and gently touched her elbow with the other hand. Their warm and loving embrace appeared to have been spontaneous. Whose idea was this arrangement? Does it matter one whit? Not in my mind! After their maker created his masterwork, he finished the girls' once highly polished mirrored surface with impressive colorful pigments. He further embellished the image by painting their jewelry golden. Each time I admire those faces, with heads touching at their temples, I try to guess why they were taken in this incredibly daring composition! There are a few mat scrapes on the archivally taped sparkling likeness. Remarkable as it might seem, I believe that the operator polished the piece in both directions. While it is true, patina has covered much of the silver, when the plain black leather push button case is opened and the couple is examined, these two patrons of the highest art seen in daguerreotypy will smile back coquettishly and welcome you to join them inside that brass mat!

Terms of Sales

Purchasing: The first person to inquiry (via phone 603-772-9065 or email dennis@finedags.com) will have the first opportunity to acquire the item.

Payment: When a daguerreotype or photograph is purchased, the total price for the image plus shipping and insurance will be given. Payment must be received in five working days or the image will be sold to the next interested buyer. For your convenience, I will accept a check, money order or PayPal at the time of your phone call/email. Please be certain to include your correct shipping address, phone number and email address during the transaction. We will gladly ship all images internationally.

Shipping: Since we have recently had an incident with the USPS I have decided that from now on, Erin, Casey and I will send every image through the mail requiring a certified mail receipt that requires your signature. The additional charge will be $3.45, plus the cost of the Priority Mail. We will waive the signature requirement if you make a purchase from us and tell us in an email that you would like the parcel sent Priority Mail with the normal delivery confirmation slip. I know how bothersome this is, but we want to provide the best images and service possible, within the limitations of the carriers we work with. As for insurance on packages, don't believe for a moment that carriers who allow you to purchase it, will completely back up any claim.

Guarantee: I will make every effort to faithfully reproduce and describe each item. Upon receipt of the daguerreotype, case or related item; if you are dissatisfied for any reason, it may be returned (in the original condition along with proper packaging and insurance) within three working days. I would appreciate a call or email first to let me know of your intentions. A full refund, minus the initial shipping and insurance costs will be made.

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